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Dr. Howard Fishbein, MD

Dr. Howard Fishbein, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Fishbein, MD is a family medicine physician in Irvine, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1976. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 112 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (112 reviews)

Practice

4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 103 Irvine, CA 92604
Telehealth available
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4.7
112 ratings, 79 with a written review
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I always get an excellent care for the past 25 y.
Excellent care for the past 25 years. He always takes time to listen to the concerns and never rush. Office staff are very helpful and professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2025
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Dr. Fishbein is Excellent
Dr. Fishbein is an excellent doctor. He takes the time to listen to my questions and concerns. His responses are straightforward. He will discuss treatment options and tests that he feels are necessary to better diagnose the problem. He includes me in treatment the plan to create the best possible course of action. The staff is also great. Very helpful and courteous. They are all consummate professionals.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Chris C – Mar 29, 2024
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My long time health partner
I've been seeing Dr. Fishbein since 2006(ish). He's always been understand, thorough, easy to ask questions of, and always engaged with practical recommendations as well as textbook medicine. I appreciate having someone I can trust to point me in the right direction to maintaining my health
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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David W – Dec 18, 2023
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Best doctor
Really amazing table side manners.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jesse – Nov 08, 2023
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Dr. Howard Fishbein- Review
As my Primary Care Physician for over 20 years, I can attest to the fact that his focus is on finding the best solutions for every health issue. He is very personable and takes the time to hear me out on any concerns I might have at any given time.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Patricia H. – Oct 12, 2023
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Exceptional
Telehealth
Dr Fishbein is extremely knowledgeable and assuring. He made an effort to meet with me sooner than my regularly scheduled appointment and his humor always makes every visit so much better. He is a gem.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 20, 2023
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Efficient & friendly staff. Doctor is very knowledgeable, beyond GP, and very easy to talk to. He listens better than most medical professionals.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 04, 2023
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Dr. Howard Fishbein is the best doctor ever!
Dr. Fishbein is totally aware of all my health issues and discusses test results in detail. He offers suggestions but does not push. He will refer a patient to any specialist needed or requested by patient. Hope he never retires.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paula – Jul 02, 2023
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The Best
Dr. Fishbein always take time to listen to my concerns and to an extent allows me to make informed decisions. He is also cordial and I have always valued and enjoyed my appointments. Not sure that everyone can say they enjoy doctors appointments but I do!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jack L – Jul 01, 2023
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Annual health checkup
He understands my health issues, taking good care of my health and giving me valuable guidances.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 17, 2023
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Love Dr Fish!
Thorough, pragmatic, good listener.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2023
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As always Dr. Fish and his staff were straightforward, informative, listened well and were efficient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2023
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World-class care!
Dr. Fishbein has been taking care of my family for 27 years. (Took my 16 year-old kid off the football field due to possible concussion— thank you, Dr. Fishbein.) If I were in Dubai, I would still choose his practice in Irvine, no problem. (16 hours, one way.) An amazing staff, amazing clinical crew, an amazing practice. I changed my insurance for them. How much am I allowed to write?
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2023
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A terrific GP
Dr. Fishbein is a caring provider who does not rush the patient through like an assembly line. He takes his time and answers all your questions in a clear and understandable manner.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 20, 2023
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Dr. Fishbein is always warm, professional and knowledgeable. The office staff are lovely and always fit me when needed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 17, 2023
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Flu shotd
We just went in to get our flu shots! The office was efficient and very gentle, so my shot didn’t even bleed!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karol “Kim” Anthes – Oct 13, 2022
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Dr. Fishbein is just a really good doctor.
He listens and is willing to answer questions. I trust him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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K.Q.E. – Jun 17, 2022
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Dr. Fishbein is an outstanding physician!! I would highly recommend him as I have been going to him for a number of years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2022
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Fantastic and precise medical care. Communication with Dr Fishbein makes it easy to ask questions and takes the time to give his patients answers to them
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michael LaBella – Jan 07, 2022
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excellent visit, very freindly
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cliff H. – Nov 10, 2021
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biography

Dr. Fishbein received his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University. He attended Chicago Medical School and completed his residency in family medicine at Memorial Hospital in Long Beach. Prior to joining Family Care Centers in 2009,...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Long Beach Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1976
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    Moore Spine Center and Chiropractic Services4950 Barranca Pkwy Ste 103 Irvine, CA 92604
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